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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the renewal of an information collection activity aimed at reducing paperwork and respondent burden. They are seeking public comments on the necessity, practicality, and accuracy of their information collections, as well as suggestions to improve quality and reduce respondent burden. The collection is part of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act processes, requiring individuals to provide personally identifiable information through a paper form. Comments on this collection can be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on its information collection methods as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork. This review is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are sought on the necessity and utility of the existing information collection, the accuracy of the FCC's burden estimate, and suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties should submit their comments by February 3, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to determine if the information collection is necessary, accurately estimates the workload, enhances data quality, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management Information Technology Mission System will gather and manage information on U.S. and international students, as well as DISAM personnel. Public comments are accepted until March 3, 2025, through various submission methods.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is organizing public meetings throughout 2021. These meetings are facilitated by the Joint Engineering Team (JET) and the Middleware And Grid Interagency Coordination (MAGIC) Team. They provide a platform for people to engage with federal agencies and participate in discussions about research and technological developments. Interested individuals can find meeting details and sign up for updates via the NITRD website or their mailing lists. Public comments are encouraged and may be submitted for consideration.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking for public comments on plans to gather information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves several forms related to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, which they are updating to handle new data formats and higher drug prices. They require input on the accuracy of their burden estimates and suggestions to improve information collection. Comments must be submitted by March 25, 2021, as noted in the Federal Register.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection practices to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC seeks input on several aspects including the necessity of these collections, their utility, and ways to improve them while minimizing burdens, especially for small businesses. Comments should be submitted by March 29, 2021. This initiative also includes updates on the registration and lighting requirements for antenna structures used in communication transmissions.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on their information collection efforts as part of their ongoing attempt to reduce paperwork burdens, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is seeking feedback on various aspects, such as whether the information collection is necessary and if the burden estimation is accurate, especially for small businesses. The comments should be submitted by April 28, 2025. This effort includes ensuring that no penalties are applied for failing to comply with collections that do not have a valid Office of Management and Budget control number.

The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) is seeking public comments on a proposed plan to collect data from Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) programs. This will help evaluate innovative strategies and improve outcomes for youth involved in these programs. The collection allows ACF to quickly gather and use data to enhance program effectiveness and understand the needs of the diverse youth populations they serve. The request also seeks comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing the burden through technology.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a public comment opportunity on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves publishing a notice for any new information collection requests, extensions, or reinstatements, and giving the public a chance to comment. The information collection being discussed is related to Section 1115 Demonstration Projects, where states must comply with specific requirements to obtain waiver authority, including public notices and reports. Interested parties can send comments on the estimated burden or any other aspect of these collections by March 5, 2025.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated the structure of its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA). The revised structure reflects changes in organization, functions, and delegations of authority, impacting areas such as human resources, equality of employment opportunities, information technology, and acquisitions. This update replaces previous organizational statements and clarifies the authority roles of the ASA within both its own office and other divisions of HHS. Cheryl Campbell is the current Assistant Secretary for Administration overseeing these changes.